Benchmade
Bugout®
Quick Verdict
The Benchmade Gold Class Bugout is a premium limited-edition everyday carry knife featuring an M390 blade with stunning dual-tone Cerakote finish, titanium frame with Fatcarbon gold flake inlays, and gold-plated hardware. A true collector's piece with Benchmade's signature AXIS lock reliability.
What We Like
- M390 premium blade steel with beautiful Cerakote finish
- Lightweight titanium frame with luxurious Fatcarbon gold inlays
- Benchmade AXIS lock provides exceptional reliability
- Limited to 500 pieces makes it a collectible
- Gold-plated hardware and attention to detail
Considerations
- Premium price point for a Bugout variant
- Collectible status may deter actual use
- Fatcarbon inlays require careful maintenance
Overview
In 1864, while on a hurried trek to a gold-rich region of northern Montana, four prospectors spotted signs of gold in the Helena area. After striking out up north, they returned to Helena for one last chance to make their fortune, discovering a rich deposit of placer gold, staking their claim to what they would name Last Chance Gulch. This served as our inspiration for the new 535BK-251 Gold Class Bugout®. This precious EDC features a titanium frame comprised of an integrated bolster with a faux-hammered finish and a Fatcarbon® Stellar onlay infused with gold flakes. The M390 blade features a dual-tone Cerakote® with a map of Last Chance Gulch engraved on the back, and the knife shines with gold-plated hardware, including the thumb studs, backspacer, and AXIS® bar. A black oxide clip custom-machined with a dynamite detonator cutout rounds out the look. Limited to 500 pieces, don’t pass up this once-in-a-lifetime find.
Technical Specifications
9 specs Brand Benchmade
Category Knives
Weight 62g (2.2 oz)
Material Titanium & Fat Carbon
Blade Steel M390
Blade Length 3.24mm
Blade Shape Drop Point
Lock Type Axis Lock
Opening Type Thumb Stud